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I am Fallon Alexis Jones-Lemmons
Combining Nursing Research With Social Science
My research aims to understand how African American/Black school-aged children make independent food choices. Being an advocate of children's rights, I intend on pursuing my research with children participating as co-researchers. I believe that children are the experts of their own experiences, forgoing antiquated research methods that hid behind power structures that gave birth to feminism and critical race theory. Children will be heard. I follow the philosophical underpinnings of Paulo Freire. My research is generously supported by funding from private organizations.
A Little About Me
Nurse Researcher/ Social Scientist/ Behaviorist
My medical career began overseas, in Germany, in the US Army. I remained in Europe for six years, by way of a year-long journey in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. My first large-scale humanitarian mission would take place in Luanda, Angola, Africa. After the military, I found a home within the Veteran Affairs Medical Center among mental health colleagues. It is here that I decide to land in nursing and would never look back. I have been formally educated and trained by multiple tribal influencers, such as the Lakota and Lumbee. I have taken my skillset from coast to coast as a nurse traveler. I seek to push the nursing discipline further in the representation of minorities and the vulnerable.
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Accomplishments and Milestones
January 22- Current
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
WAKE RESEARCH
The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator functions as a clinical trials patient educator and primary contact for research participants. Including patient recruitment and screening, patient care, data collection, and interpretation. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator works closely with the PIs and physicians in the office and will run all aspects of the assigned clinical trials and clinical trial nursing responsibilities. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator maintains a thorough understanding of clinical trial protocol adherence and will also be responsible for IRB submission, study start-up, patient education, and conducting study visits. Provides research nursing support, research coordination, blood draws, and IV placement as needed, along with other duties related to research study visits and patient care. Update CRFs to protocol amendments. Aid in source creation. Prepare for auditor and monitor visits. Prepare lab specimens for shipment. This role maintains confidentiality and strict guidelines for the protection of human subjects, follows FDA and ICH guidelines, and assists in the training of new research coordinators on all aspects of clinical trials.
January 22- Current
PN Faculty
ECPI UNIVERSITY
A professor's responsibilities include reviewing and improving syllabi, understanding students' needs, developing engaging lesson plans, and ensuring the relevant learning resources are available. Professors are able to evaluate student performance and address any issues promptly.
Professors prepare assessments that enrich and challenge students. Professors teach and foster relationships with students from different cultural and economic backgrounds.
Develop, deliver, and review course material and syllabi.
Create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning.
Set up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements.
Prepare students for assessments and provide helpful performance feedback.
Provide extra support to students who require it and schedule consultation times where questions and concerns can be voiced.
Answer students' questions and provide feedback on assignments or essay drafts.
Assist other faculty members with lesson plans and assessments.
Recommend additional readings or advice to students as required.
Keep up-to-date with advancements in the field and integrate new knowledge into lessons.
July 21- Jan 22
Nurse Consultant
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
The Nurse Consultant position functions as a Clinical Research Coordinator, clinical trials patient educator, and primary contact for research participants. This includes patient recruitment and screening, patient care, data collection and interpretation. The Nurse Consultant will work closely with the PIs and physicians in the office and will run all aspects of the assigned clinical trials and clinical trial nursing responsibilities. The Nurse Consultant will maintain a thorough understanding of clinical trial protocol adherence and will also be responsible for IRB submission, study start up, patient education and conducting study visits. This position will provide research nursing support, research coordination, blood draws and IV placement as needed along with other duties related to research study visits and patient care.
January 21- April 21
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Coordinate the evaluation of new patients and donors entering the Duke Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant (PSCT/PBMT) system and serve as an ongoing clinical expert to patients and families.
Screen all patient referrals for appropriateness of PSCT/PBMT (in collaboration with the MD); assess availability of donors and screen as applicable. Schedule new patients for initial consultation with PBMT attending physicians and team members. Schedule and coordinate all necessary diagnostic and laboratory tests for pre-transplant work-up; obtain results and document appropriately; schedule work-ups specific to disease entity. Assess, schedule and coordinate patient/donor home health needs. Utilize comprehensive assessment skills to evaluate patient/donor results; collaborate findings with healthcare team. Arrange necessary pre-transplant surgical, interventional and diagnostic procedures including central line placement; coordinate other procedures with nurse practitioner and healthcare team. Complete all pre-transplant teaching prior to admission for transplantation. Participate in discharge plan of care at time of work-up. Telephone triage including, but not limited to: new patient referrals, general inquiries and long-term follow-up. Role models competence in advanced nursing skills. Assists staff in the development of innovative, cost effective programs or protocols of care. Assesses the quality and effectiveness of interdisciplinary, intra- agency, and inter-agency communication and collaboration. Establishes collaborative relationships within and across departments that promote patient safety, culturally competent care, and clinical excellence. Facilitates intra-agency and inter-agency communication. Provides leadership for establishing, improving, and sustaining collaborative relationships to meet clinical needs. Practices collegially with medical staff and other members of the healthcare team so that all providers' unique contributions to health outcomes will be enhanced. Determines nursing practice and system interventions that will promote patient, family and community safety. Uses effective strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery. Provides leadership in maintaining a supportive and healthy work environment. Collaborates in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care.
Honors and Awards
The Course of My Career
Harold and Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation, Scholarship award
November 2019
Childhood Obesity Conference Travel Scholarship, Anaheim, CA
June 2019
Sigma Theta Tau International, Epsilon Theta Chapter grant
May 2021
Lee Hage and Joseph D. Jamail Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
June 2021
McPeake-Shuler Family Endowed Presidential Fellowship in Nursing
June 2021
Alexa Stuifbergen Dissertation Award
May 2022
Scholarly Activity
Years of Research
February 26, 2020
Preliminary data to mindful drinking/eating interventions for patients with fluid restriction.
"Preliminary data to mindful drinking/eating interventions for patients with fluid restriction." Jones-Jefferson, F.A. & Timmerman, G. M. poster presentation. 2020 St. David's center for health promotion research Conference, Austin, TX. February 26, 2020.
March 10-13, 2020
A Brief Mindful Drinking/Eating Intervention for Patients on Hemodialysis
"A Brief Mindful Drinking/Eating Intervention for Patients on Hemodialysis." Timmerman, G.M., Temple, H.L. & Jefferson, F.A. Poster Presentation. 2020 National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Conference, Indianapolis, IN. March 10-13, 2020.
April 6-10, 2021
Pilot Study: Mindful Drinking/Eating Intervention for Hemodialysis Patients with Fluid Restrictions
"Pilot Study: Mindful Drinking/Eating Intervention for Hemodialysis Patients with Fluid Restrictions." Timmerman, G.M., Temple, H.L. & Jefferson, F.A. Poster Presentation. 2021 NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION SPRING CONFERENCE MEETINGS, VIRTUAL. APRIL 6-10, 2021
January 2020- April 2020
Texas Sprouts,
Dr. Jaimie Davis (PI)
The TX Sprouts programs offered elementary-aged children a chance to experience hands-on garden, nutrition and cooking experience during the school day!
This is a research project funded by the National Institutes of Health. It is a randomized controlled school garden intervention, where 16 elementary schools across the Austin area are assigned by chance to either the 1-year garden intervention or control group.
We measure the effects of the program on childhood obesity markers, dietary intake, dietary related behaviors, physical activity levels and school performance.
The intervention schools received e a garden designed and built at their schools (~$5K each, paid for by the grant), weekly garden/nutrition/cooking classes taught during school hours to 3rd-5th grade students (which will be taught by a garden/nutrition educator provided by the grant), monthly garden/cooking/nutrition parent classes, assistance forming and resources to support a Garden Club at each school (consisting of interested teachers, parents, children, and staff) in the first year.
Published Work
In the books
May 2021
INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH SHOWCASE
"HOW DO AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN MAKE INDEPENDENT FOOD CHOICES?" FALLON HONES-JEFFERSON, MS, RN, APHN. VIRTUAL Poster Presentation. ABSTRACT ACCEPTED FOR THE SPRING 2021.
May 2021
DUKE PEDIATRICS RESEARCH RETREAT
"HOW DO AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN MAKE INDEPENDENT FOOD CHOICES?" FALLON JONES-JEFFERSON, MS, RN, APHN. VIRTUAL Poster Presentation. ABSTRACT ACCEPTED FOR THE SPRING.
April 2022
JOURNAL OF RENAL NUTRITION
"Mindful Drinking/Eating for Patients with Fluid Restrictions on Hemodialysis" Gayle M. Timmerman PhD, RN, CNS, FNAP, FAAN, Holli Temple, Pharm.D., BCPS, & Fallon Jones-Lemmons, Ph.D. (Candidate), MS, RN
News & Resources
All the Latest and Greatest
Women Empowerment 2022
July 30, 2022 @ 1100
Nicole Swiner M.D., Principal Investigator; Bridget Smallwood-Hurdle, Director of Patient Recruitment and Fallon Alexis Jones-Lemmons, Ph.D. Candidate, RN will be at the Women’s Empowerment Seminar in Raleigh, North Carolina on July 30th.
Doc Swiner self-care and superwoman complex expert, will talk with a panel of Black women from the research industry.
Bridget Smallwood-Hurdle and Fallon Jones-Lemmons will talk about myths behind Black Superwoman Syndrome and how medical research and clinical trials have played a role in our community and can help level the playing field in terms of access to care.
Black Girl Magic: 13-Year-Old Makes History As Youngest Black Person To Get Accepted Into Medical School
https://www.instagram.com/thebrownstemgirl/
Thirteen-year-old prodigy Alena Analeigh Wicker just reached an awe-inspiring accomplishment as the youngest Black person in the country to ever be accepted to a medical school.
Capturing the attention of University of Alabama
at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Alena hopes to become a doctor. After already more than halfway done with her undergrad at Arizona State University and Oakwood University in just one year, Alena expects to reach her goal at 18.
“I really want to leave my mark on the world. And lead a group of girls that know what they can do,” Alena said.
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